Traffic Technology International (TTi)

The new issue of TTi is here! https://lnkd.in/euPJZAXH Just click to read the enhanced, online digital edition of the magazine, absolutely free. And if you're on the go, don't forget the Smart View for easy reading on small screens and our AI assistant who will read articles aloud for you. In this edition you'll find... Arnaud Hary explaining out FARECO is enforcing Olympic Lanes for Paris 2024, giving insight into their planned transition to automatically enforced #HOV lanes once the games are over. Our feature interview is with industry titan Chuck Myers, whose latest project in transportation is heading up a new company – Quarterhill Inc. – which brings together some big names in ITS under one umbrella. As part of our #enforcement special we take a look at some of the #AI techniques that are enabling certain motoring offences to be automatically detected for the first time, with input from a host of industry experts including Tobias Deubel of JENOPTIK Smart Mobility Solutions and David Coles of Intelligent Instruments. This issue's cover story looks at the latest developments in direct enforcement with weigh-in-motion (WIM), including a detailed look at a groundbreaking new scheme in New York City. Kistler Group's JT Kirkpatrick, NYC DOT's Tanvi Pandya, P.E. DBIA and NYC DOT commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez explain more. While Intercomp Company's Leonardo Guerson and Kistler's Christoph Klauser take a look at the state of play in other locations around the world. Additional articles looking at the importance of WIM, static scales and structural health monitoring can be found in this issue from CROSS Zlín, a.s., Cestel and HAENNI Instruments Inc. Event Horizons focuses on the growing area of #AI signal control, particularly around managing increased traffic flows for special events. In this in-depth case study, experts including Mauro Vallati of Simplifai Systems Limited Andrea Fossati or Parquery, Mark Nicholson of VivaCity, Maria Chli of the Ashton Centre for AI and George Vogiatzis of Loughborough University give insight into their pilot projects that are defining a new paradigm in signal phase and timing. There's also insight into innovative ways to protect vulnerable road users from RTB GmbH & Co. KG. We also take a look at how the city of #Hamburg is implementing on-demand #autonomous shuttles to augment its public transport system. The city's minister for transport and mobility transition Anjes Tjarks explains the plans. Also, don't miss the thought leadership from our regular columnists Nick Reed, Gregory D. Winfree, Esq., J.J. Eden and Kirk Steudle. Plus there are technical profiles detailing the latest products and services from SAESOL TECH, MetroCount, Sinelec, smartmicro, Asura Technologies Ltd., and Aimsun. Plus you'll find the latest news and links to recent video reports. It's all in the new June 2024 edition of TTi. Don't miss it!

Flow Labs has entered a new data partnership with AirSage, Inc. The new alliance will bolster Flow Labs’ vulnerable road user safety data, providing the platform with location-based service (LBS) information including population analytics, movement patterns, and key safety insights for protecting pedestrians, bicycles, and more.  “Vulnerable road user safety is a critical concern for traffic engineers and road agencies, and until now, they lacked the tools to identify problem areas effectively,” says Jatish Patel, CEO and founder of Flow Labs. “AirSage is thrilled to partner with Flow Labs. Our industry-leading mobility data has been trusted for more than 20 years so it is very well suited for this application,” adds Jonathan Silverberg, CTO and co-president of AirSage. https://lnkd.in/gJzmgiN2

After National Highways launched a competition to find new ways to manage road hazards, six winning ideas from Esitu Solutions, VESOS Solutions Ltd, VivaCity, Roadside Technologies Ltd, CrossTech and Valerann are going to be trialed to help to protect road users. “It is fantastic to see six cutting edge companies with exciting new technologies and solutions taking their ideas forward as part of the Hazard Protection on Roads Accelerator competition,” says Alexander Weedon Catapult’s executive director of SME development and academic engagement. https://lnkd.in/gc6ycsAB

OPINION: What the USDOT’s V2X Deployment Plan means for the USA Brian Cronin, director of the ITS JPO (Intelligent Transportation Systems Joint Program Office) reacts to the recent news that V2X is moving ahead on a national level in the USA, with the announcement of the National V2x Deployment Plan. https://lnkd.in/e3tBb-Pj

FEATURE: Can AI control traffic lights, signals and intersections? Emerging AI technologies are helping to create smarter traffic light timings to fight congestion and jams around special events, and beyond – creating the intersections and signals of tomorrow Click the link below to read on and find key insights from Mauro Vallati, Sean Higgins, VivaCity's Mark Nicholson, Maria Chli and George Vogiatzis https://lnkd.in/e3Zqidaj

Louisiana Department Of Transportation and Development (LADOTD) and Calcasieu Bridge Partners (CBP) have selected Kapsch TrafficCom AG as the tolling contractor for its Interstate 10 Calcasieu River Bridge project in Louisiana (I-10 Project). “We are honored to be part of such a transformative project that will have a lasting impact on Louisiana’s landscape,” says JB Kendrick president at Kapsch TrafficCom North America. https://lnkd.in/ecBpwGRz

JENOPTIK Smart Mobility Solutions has deployed automated speed enforcement systems and begun processing and issuing violations in Prince George’s County, Maryland, USA. “The Prince George’s County Police Department is excited to begin this new phase of our Vision Zero goal in reducing high speed driving and eliminate fatal and severe road incidents with Jenoptik,” says Anthony J. Cline, Prince George’s County Police Department. https://lnkd.in/emgDMcEy

The City of Tampa has deployed Causeway one.network’s Live Link, the company’s premiere work zone safety software, to reduce congestion and protect workers and the driving public. “This project digitizes that entire process from beginning to end and arms traffic managers with real-time decision enhancing tools. It’s the difference between the free flow of traffic and congestion, and we’re excited to provide those traffic managers with the tools to be effective in their jobs,” says Barry Matlack, one.network’s VP of North America.   https://lnkd.in/eFPRipNm

OPINION: Fresh ideas from the Automated Road Transportation Symposium Brian Cronin, director of the Intelligent Transportation Systems' (ITS) Joint Program Office, provides an insight into his experience at the annual Automated Road Transportation Symposium and the company's vision for vehicle-to-everything (V2X) connectivity. https://lnkd.in/eZxyaez6

On Friday 16 August, as part of its commitment to reducing deaths and serious injuries on roads in the US, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced the Saving Lives with Connectivity: A Plan to Accelerate V2X Deployment. Key industry members including the U.S. Department of Transportation's Robert C. Hampshire, Shailen Bhatt and Daniel Langenkamp, National Transportation Safety Board chair Jennifer Homendy, Laura Chase, president and CEO of ITS America, Cathy McGhee, VDOT chief deputy commissioner and John Bozzella, president and CEO of the Alliance for Automotive Innovation. https://lnkd.in/es8deHZ5